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By KRISTINA BEHR
June 30, 2022
NEW JERSEY - A town crowns cornhole champions. Plus, firefighters rescue stranded ducklings and reunite them with their mother. And, several teachers honored for their fellowship graduation. Also, one town gears up for a massive July 4th celebration. TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy signed the $50.6 billion fiscal year 2023 budget on Thursday at Cranford High School. "The priorities of this budget are the priorities of our families," Murphy said. "At the top that list is affordability." Among the provisions in the budget: $2 billion ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Earlier this month, a Scotch Plains resident reported a fraud to the police. The victim made an online purchase for several hundred dollars that they attempted to cancel. They were told the transaction went through and needed to make the payment. During the course of ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Something about Jack Esposito’s job makes him excited to be there every day. From the music and cheers booming through the stadium to the way the lights flicker when a player hits a home run, his love of baseball makes the position a natural fit. Esposito has been working as a ...
NEW JERSEY - A Stevens Institute of Technology student is recognized by NASA. Plus, a police department celebrates 138 years. And, Union County College gets a new name. Also, 6th graders graduate from the L.E.A.D. program. TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Scotch Plains will dedicate a street to fallen soldier WWI hero Sgt. Herbert Terry on Friday, July 1. Sgt. Terry was killed in action on Sept. 24, 1918, in France during World War I after saving a fellow solider from gunfire. Sgt. Charles Wolfel, whom Terry saved, was ...
TRENTON, NJ — When thinking of the future for businesses in New Jersey, Michele Siekerka is confident and hopeful. "I’m always a glass half full person and very optimistic," Siekerka, the President and CEO of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) said. "I believe for every ...
FANWOOD, NJ --Those signs in the middle of crosswalks that say 'STOP FOR PEDESTRIANS IN CROSSWALK' really mean it, as 89 drivers found out Tuesday on Midway Avenue in Fanwood. The Fanwood Police Department have launched an education program to remind drivers that they have to stop when ...
FANWOOD, NJ -- Fanwood’s annual Party in the Park to kick off summer brought kids of all ages to LaGrande Park on Tuesday, June 28, with a variety of contests, fun activities, food, and the first of the free summer movies. The Fanwood Recreation Commission and Director Bob Budianski ...
NEW JERSEY - A teen becomes a police chief for a day. Plus, a first aid squad finishes extrication training. And, a ballon professional gets a special task. Also, a Councilman puts the pedal to the metal for his birthday. TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Old Havana Cuban Cuisine in downtown Westfield is asking customers to be patient with its limited staff in the coming days after its chefs were injured in a crash involving a suspected drunken driver Saturday night. Restaurant owner Patricia Sommer told TAPinto Westfield that the ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The Township of Scotch Plains has announced entertainment activities for the Fourth of July weekend: Comedy On The Green Time: Thursday, June 30... 8 p.m. show time Location: Alan Augustine Green (430 Park Ave.) There will be three comedians for the event: Linette ...
TRENTON, NJ — It's a big week for Tom Bracken and the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. "This is a week that's been building since the beginning of COVID," Bracken, the organization's President and CEO said. "This is the week where we'll know what kind of resources will be allocated to really ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- Nettingham Middle School has announced its Honor Roll for the fourth quarter of the 2021-22 academic year. Congratulations to the Honor Roll students. 8th Grade Distinguished Honor Roll Elizabeth Adegboyega, Sophia Birck, Justin Bogdan, Reid Buehler, Christopher ...
FANWOOD, NJ -- Fanwood has announced its entertainment schedule for this summer. The borough's annual Party in the Park schedule kicks off the weekly movie series at LaGrande Park. Fanwood's Party in the Park Fanwood's Party in the Pak will be on Tuesday, June 28 from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at ...
NEW JERSEY - A museum with ties to George Washington gets federal funding for restoration. Also, a town staple is set to close its doors after 10 years. Plus, a town awards scholarships to students and a 4-year-old runs a lemonade stand for charity. TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in ...
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- The Union Catholic boys got the New Balance National Championships off to an electrifying start by winning the boys 4xmile and breaking the New Jersey state record on Thursday night at historic Franklin Field in Philadelphia. The foursome of junior Caudell Cajuste, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Crews worked for about five hours Saturday night to extinguish what fire officials described as a “large mulch fire” at the Conservation Center on Lamberts Mill Road. Firefighters arriving at 6:18 p.m. found a large column of smoke billowing from the center of the property and ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood track team had multiple members named as All-Americans at the New Balance Nationals, as team of Julia Jackson, Grace Kennedy, Jenai Berry, and Danielle Most took fourth-place in the country competition of the 4x400, as Jackson also won third-place ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The Knights of Columbus held its annual Columbian Club Golf Outing on Monday, June 6, at Ash Book Golf Course in Scotch Plains. Golf outing organizer Bruce Moran reported that the event was the largest in its history with over 115 golfers. "Without the generosity of our ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — TAPinto is announcing veteran New Jersey journalist James McQueeny is joining TAPinto as News Around New Jersey Managing Editor and Columnist. "We are thrilled to welcome veteran journalist and public policy analyst James McQueeny to the TAPinto family. Jim brings a wealth ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The Scotch Plains police department welcomed Officer Duckens Moise and announced the promotions of three department members at the Scotch Plains Council meeting on Tuesday, June 21. Officer Duckens Moise Born in Haiti, Moise came to New Jersey in 2006 and graduated from ...
Editor's Note: This story was updated with additional information provided by police Monday. WESTFIELD, NJ — Four people were injured, and a 22-year-old Westfield man arrested on DWI charges Saturday night after crashing his car, fleeing the scene then crashing again, NJ Advance Media reported, ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School has announced the Honor Roll for the 4th quarter of the 2021-22 academic year. Congratulations fo all the Honor Roll students. Grade 12 High Honor Roll Bridget Abbott, Liam Abbott, Mary Adekunle, Aliyah Adkins, Olivia Alvarez, Ryan ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Who let the dogs in? If you walked into the Scotch Plains municipal building on Friday, it would have been about all dogs, as Scotch Plains officials brought in their canines for the annual "Bring Your Dog to Work Day." A celebration of the companionship between canine ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Rutgers students will see a 2.9% increase in tuition and fees after the university’s Board of Governors approved a $5.1 billion budget for the 2022-23 academic year. According to the school, tuition and fees account for more than 28% of university revenues, and help fund ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The American Legion Golf League teed off for the beginning of its 2022 season at Shady Rest County in Scotch Plains on Monday, June 20. "It is between a lot of old friends who have spent a lot of years together, even since high school," American Legion Golf League co-founder ...
SELINSGROVE, PA -- Susquehanna congratulates the students on its Dean's List, which recognizes students who achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or higher out of a possible 4.0 for the semester. Erika Bretz, of Scotch Plains, Class of 2025, majoring in accounting Christopher Ciccarello, of ...
RAHWAY, NJ - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway nursing assistant Rebecca Eugene is a healthcare hero, honored for her kind and attentive care. A patient, who described herself as “the worst patient ever,” wrote saying that she was calmed and soothed by Eugene, who was kind and ...
WESTFIELD, NJ -- Gene Jannotti, CEO of GWACC (Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce), received the NJBIZ ICON Honor Award at a breakfast on June 28, 2022, at The Palace at Somerset Park. This award recognizes New Jersey business leaders over the age of 60 for their notable success and ...
